mid-division, lost place 8f out, no impression after, plugged on final 3f
tracked winner, ridden and no impression over 2f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, pushed along 8f out, outpaced 5f out, headway when not clear run and switched right over 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, no impression on winner
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out
held up in rear, well behind final 5f
prominent, lost place on bend 4f out, soon behind
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, one pace and beaten from 2f out
chased leaders on inside, pushed along 5f out, no impression from 2f out
held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway 8f out, weakened over 3f out
made virtually all, clear over 2f out, easily (no time taken due to very poor visibility)
A number of powerful NH yards have runners in this bumper. Harry Fry’s Neon Wolf won a maiden point at Ballyragget in March and has a nice pedigree for jumping. Josh Darby should be monitored and Mister Drifter and Joyrider are both sons of proven sire Stowaway. Oski made a winning start at Southwell in May but this looks a better race and he also has a penalty. BOB MAHLER is taken to make a winning debut for Warren Greatrex as he’s certain to know what’s required.
Oski (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, headway under pressure 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, switched inside and ran on well inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Southwell 2m (6) gd in May beating Sandymount (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Ballymountain Boy (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, in touch in mid-division, pushed along 7f out, lost place over 5f out, 10th of 11, dist behind Poetic Rhythm (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m lst (1) sft in Nov.
Bob Mahler (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Cooladurragh.
Broom Tip (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up, mid-division, headway over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Monty's Award (11-10) at Worcester 2m (5) gd in Oct.
Buck's Lad Double Trigger gelding out of April Attraction.
Josh Darby (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of Glory Queen.
Joyrider (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Aileen Supreme.
Mister Drifter (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Graces Choice.
Mon Port (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Held up, in last pair, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, went 3rd inside final furlong until final 100 yards, 4th of 8, 9l behind Burbank (10-12) at Newbury 2m (5) gd in Nov.
Neon Wolf (IRE) 7-4 (12-1) Alw pr, 6l 2nd 1/2way, jnd ldr aftr 5out, wo 4out, jnd apr last, rallied best to ld cl hm, won at Ballyragget 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar beating Ben The Boyo (12-1) by 1/2l, 16 ran.